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Johnston City Community Unit School District 1
Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 7,168. The median household income is $52,220 and the median age is 39.6.
7,168
Population
88
People / sq mi
$52,220
Median Income
39.6
Median Age
Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 covers 82 sq mi of land at 87.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,220
Median Household Income
$31,890
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$102,400
Median Home Value
$958
Median Rent
77.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.2%
High School+
13.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 serves a community with a population of 7,168 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 is $52,220, with a per capita income of $31,890. The poverty rate is 13.0%.
Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 is 92.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 61.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Johnston City Community Unit School District 1, 91.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 is $102,400, with a median rent of $958. The homeownership rate is 77.3%.
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Data for Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1720550).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.